Questions & Answers

Q: QuestionWhy is this hub a good choice for a Mac Mini?

• A:Answer This hub is designed for Apple Mac Mini 2018 and later models and offers a seamless design with a matching aluminum finish.

Q: QuestionDoes this hub have a headphone jack?

• A:Answer Yes, the Satechi Type-C aluminum hub includes a 3.5mm headphone jack for your convenience.

Q: QuestionWhat is the maximum data speed this hub supports?

• A:Answer This hub supports a maximum data speed of 5000 megabits per second.

Q: QuestionDoes this hub have a built-in SD card reader?

• A:Answer Yes, this hub features both SD and microSD card reader slots.

Q: QuestionHow many USB 3.0 Type-A ports does this hub have?

• A:Answer This hub is equipped with three USB 3.0 Type-A ports.

Q: QuestionWill this fit the new Mac Mini M1 2020?

Asked 4 years ago by Tee11.

• A:Answer Yes, it fit mine just fine.

  Answered 4 years ago by WorldsGreatestHubby

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Q: QuestionI need more than 3 USB-C data ports. Can I buy two of these and connect them to my mac mini? Will that work?

Asked 2 years ago by Roomba7.

• A:Answer Buy a usb-c splitter. Can get them from bestbuy

  Answered 2 years ago by socaldesertlifeVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionIs there a plug that hooks the two up, if so, is it included in the package?

Asked 4 years ago by worldsgreatestson.

• A:Answer The USC-C/Thunderbolt cable that plugs into the Mac mini is part of the Satechi. The Satechi itself is not powered.

  Answered 4 years ago by CattaurVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionWill this work with the new mac mini m2?

Asked 1 year ago by Jimm.

• A:Answer Yes. I have the Mac mini M2, and it works perfectly.

  Answered 7 months ago by SatisfiedcustomerVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionWill this work with Mac Studio?

Asked 2 years ago by Jeff.

• A:Answer I don’t think this is the right item .

  Answered 2 years ago by socaldesertlifeVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionIs this specifically for the 2018 Intel Mac Mini... or will it also work with the 2020 Mac Mini M1?

Asked 2 years ago by Cheryl.

• A:Answer This works with the Mac Mini M1. Note that if need additional storage capabilities, there's another model that supports an internal SSD.

  Answered 2 years ago by vsolanoyVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionWill this fit the new 2021 IMAC 24 inch

Asked 3 years ago by Balashark.

• A:Answer No. This is for the Mac mini, not an iMac.

  Answered 3 years ago by TheMomVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan this also work with a Windows/PC laptop?

Asked 4 months ago by Norik.

• A:Answer Hello Delfast, For us to better assist you with device compatibility, please contact us at [email protected] or call us at +1(858)268-1800 (US). We look forward to hearing from you!

  Answered 3 months ago by Satechi Support

  
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Q: QuestionDoes this only work with a Mac or can it work for windows laptops too?

Asked 4 months ago by Norik.

• A:Answer Hello Delfast, The Satechi - Type-C Aluminum Stand and Hub was specifically designed for the Mac Mini and Mac Studio. This product is not recommended for any other devices aside from the ones that are listed above. For any additional questions or concerns you may email us at [email protected] or call us at +1(858)268-1800 (US). We look forward to hearing from you!

  Answered 3 months ago by Satechi Support

  
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Q: QuestionWill this also work for the 2024 Mac mini with M4 core?

Asked 6 months ago by Nate.

• A:Answer Hello Nate, We can confirm that the older versions of our Stand&Hub for the Mac Mini M1/M2 is not recommended for the new M4 Mac Mini due to its dimensions. For any additional questions or concerns you may email us at [email protected] or call us at +1(858)268-1800 (US). We look forward to hearing from you!

  Answered 3 months ago by Satechi Support

  
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Q: QuestionIs there clearance for a heat sink on the SSD? For example, as some of the Western Digital or Samsung SSDs have?

Asked 1 year ago by poweruser.

• A:Answer Hi there, Thank you for reaching Satechi! We are more than happy to answer your questions. Our Stand & Hub for Mac Mini with SSD Enclosure Model: ST-GMMSHS supports both M.2 SATA and NVME drives across sizes 2242/2260/2280. But note that: This unit does not support Drives with Heat Sinks or Double-Sided Drives. Keep in mind that the Stand&Hub model: ST-ABHFM does not have an SSD enclosure inside. For any additional questions or concerns please reach out to us directly at [email protected]

  Answered 1 year ago by Satechi Support

  
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Q: QuestionI have a late 2020 Mac mini. I have 1 USB-C connected to my monitor. I can use the other USB-C port to connect this, right?

Asked 1 year ago by Dunwiddie.

• A:Answer Yes

  Answered 1 year ago by YajrVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionWell, that’s actually work with an iPad Pro, if not can you recommend anything else?

Asked 2 years ago by NanaBA.

• A:Answer i bought it for my 2018 mac mini, and it fits perfectly below my mac mini, i am unable to answer if it would work with ipad pro, as i dont own one.

  Answered 2 years ago by DerekKVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionI need to run 3 video outs to run into a switch for a projector, streaming and a confidence monitor. Will this work??

Asked 3 years ago by Jazzy382.

• A:Answer It only has 1 thunderbolt port so it depends on how many HDMI and thunderbolt ports the Mac mini your are using has. If you have 1 HDMI and 2 thunderbolt ports on your Mac mini then you don't really need this for that.

  Answered 3 years ago by RobinVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionDoes this support a dual monitor set up?

Asked 4 years ago by KingKandeh.

• A:Answer Yes. You can connect one via the HDMI port and a second via USB-C.

  Answered 3 years ago by TheMomVerified Purchase

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